<a href="http://www.sharon-neuman.co.il/English/Projects.asp?CID=5&amp;PID=56">Sharon Neuman Architects</a> designed this contemporary minimalist residence in Herzelya, Isreal with the aim of creating a healthy and eco-friendly home. This home, which was completed in 2011, has a zen-like ambiance due to its simplicity and respect for the environment. The home's asymmetric facade belies a well-balanced interior that takes advantage of passive solar techniques and <a href="http://inhabitat.com/x-marks-the-spot-at-the-striking-naturally-daylit-neo-bankside-residences-in-london/">natural daylighting</a> to achieve great energy efficiency.

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Home in Herzelya by Sharon Neuman Architects

Measuring over 215 meters in size, the Herzelya home has adapted to two very important factors: a narrow site and stifling adjacent homes.

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Home in Herzelya by Sharon Neuman Architects

The design team at Sharon Neuman Architects knew that this long and narrow site would present a lack of light and airflow due to the adjacent home to the west.

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Home in Herzelya by Sharon Neuman Architects

The solution that they presented was a series of nodes that protrude from the eastern contour in order to bring in light from the north and south.

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Home in Herzelya by Sharon Neuman Architects

They also created a series of courtyards to the west that form a contemplative zen garden.

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Home in Herzelya by Sharon Neuman Architects

The materiality of the home is very minimalist in nature, which compliments the minimally decorated interior.

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Home in Herzelya by Sharon Neuman Architects

The home's concrete walls contribute lots of <a href="http://inhabitat.com/index.php?s=thermal+mass">thermal mass</a> (the southern walls were built extra thick to mitigate the sun's heat).

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Home in Herzelya by Sharon Neuman Architects

<a href="http://inhabitat.com/studio-2g-architects-leed-gold-shale-oak-winery-is-constructed-with-reclaimed-materials/">Rainwater is collected</a> and stored and solar water heaters help to further increase the efficiency of the home.

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Home in Herzelya by Sharon Neuman Architects

All of these sustainable features give the home an increased sense of identity.

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Home in Herzelya by Sharon Neuman Architects

The team at Sharon Neuman Architects has provided the homeowners with a piece of art that stands proud in its neighborhood.

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Home in Herzelya by Sharon Neuman Architects

Sharon Neuman Architects designed this contemporary minimalist residence in Herzelya, Isreal with the aim of creating a healthy and eco-friendly home. This home, which was completed in 2011, has a zen-like ambiance due to its simplicity and respect for the environment. The home's asymmetric facade belies a well-balanced interior that takes advantage of passive solar techniques and natural daylighting to achieve great energy efficiency.